Y-axis Gantry

Step #06 - Preparing the Ballscrew

List of Components

ItemSpecQty 
SML
 Ballscrew (+premounted nut)800mm11-
 Ballscrew (+premounted nut)1200mm--1
 Ballscrew nut housing-111
 Bearing supportFK12111
 Bearing supportFF12111
 Counter nutM10111
 Coupler6,35-10mm111
 DIN912 screwM5x16666

Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm Allen Key 2mm Spanner 14mm

Instructions

Never remove the ballscrew nut! It is always premounted in the correct position.
  1. Slide the nut housing over the ballscrew and use the screws to attach to the nut.
    1. On the threaded side of the ballscrew, install the FK12 bearing block with the flat surface towards the tip of the screw.
      1. Tighten the counter nut on the FK12 bearing block, don't forget to tighten the small side screws.
        1. Install the coupler and tighten it firmly on the ballscrew shaft.
          1. On the other side of the ballscrew, simply slide the FF12 bearing support.

            Animation

            Use the custom gauge to tighten the coupler at the right distance of the bearing block